Creative editorial company Beast has secured Victoria Venantini as its East Coast sales rep. Based in New York, Venantini is an independent consultant with a proven track record in advertising and production sales, having worked with leading clients such as Moxie Pictures, Digital Domain and RSA Films. Venantini comes from a family of creatives and has a background in commercial production, cutting her teeth as an assistant to director Bob Giraldi before transitioning into sales for Coppos Films, RSA, and others. She has worked in various sales, management, and business development roles both in-house and independently with top talent in advertising creative services…The Directors Network (TDN) has signed L.A. comedy commercial director Jonathan David who recently completed another national campaign for Dunkin’ Donuts. His talent for directing performance-based comedy can be seen in hundreds of commercials for agencies both in North America and abroad. Another new director to TDN is David Jellison who is known for his ironic comedy dialogue work. He recently helmed a Florida Lottery ad; other clients include the NFL, General Mills, Honda and Target. Additionally, TDN has signed Barry Markowitz, ASC, for spot representation. Markowitz is known for such features as Crazy Heart and Sling Blade and spots for clients including the World Cup, Goodyear, Dodge and Adidas….The Skouras Agency is now representing cinematographer Nadim Carlsen for commercials and features exclusively in the U.S….Timecode Systems Ltd., which specializes in wireless technologies for sharing timecode and metadata, has appointed Grady Sellards as North American sales director. Sellards will work alongside Adam Parr, Timecode Systems’ global sales director, and the company’s U.S. master distributor, Denecke Inc., to establish Timecode Systems products in the U.S. market….
Producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher To Receive Harold Lloyd Award From The Advanced Imaging Society
Producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher will be presented with the 2025 Harold Lloyd Award in recognition of their producing achievement in creating Gladiator II at The Advanced Imaging Society’s (AIS) 15th annual Lumiere Awards luncheon, which takes place Friday, February 7, 2025, at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
Empowering their storytelling with groundbreaking technology and skill, Wick and Fisher have thrilled audiences and driven the film industry forward for three decades. Their steadfast dedication to the highest standards of cinematic excellence have resulted in epic films, including Memoirs of a Geisha, The Great Gatsby, the Stuart Little franchise, the Divergent Series and both Gladiator films. The first Gladiator earned Wick an Academy Award® for Best Picture. In light of their consistent and distinguished contributions over the years, as exemplified by this year’s Gladiator II, the Advanced Imaging Society wished to recognize the team with this year’s esteemed Harold Lloyd Award.
“Doug Wick and Lucy Fisher of Red Wagon Entertainment have revolutionized modern filmmaking with their bold storytelling and ability to elevate large-scale productions to epic levels,” remarked Jim Chabin, AIS president. “Their work has not only captivated audiences but also redefined filmmaking standards, leaving an indelible mark on the art of cinema. At AIS. we deeply admire their visionary contributions and enduring influence on the film industry.”
Suzanne Lloyd, granddaughter of the late, great Harold Lloyd, remarked, “Doug’s artistic vision and Lucy’s dynamic leadership have brought authenticity, beauty and profound emotion to some of our favorite epic films. Together, they are a... Read More